CVE-2008-4904 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.0 Published 4 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated blog publishers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in the Manage pages feature.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-4904?

CVE-2008-4904 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Manage pages" feature (admin/pages) in Typo 5.1.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with "blog publisher" rights to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search[published_at] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4904?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Typosphere Typo.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4904?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4904 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2008-4904 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4904 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qqf9-g7w9-4xrq.